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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 4-Dr. Sedan

The Chevelle 300 was the base trim level of Chevrolet's mid-size line in 1965, positioned between the compact Chevy II and full-size models as a practical family car. In four-door sedan form it added V8 performance to the line.
134695Z104897
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3469 Chevelle 300
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 104897 Unit #104897

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Cylinders8
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Compression9.25
Horsepower195@4800
Torque285@2800
Displacement283.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production108278
Weight3050
Length196.6
Width74.6
Wheelbase115
Height53.2
Rear Tread58

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.95 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Power steering, Power brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Cameo Beige, Crocus Yellow, Cypress Green, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Evening Orchid, Glacier Gray, Glen Green, Goldenwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Milano Maroon, Mist Blue, Nassau Blue, Rally Red, Regal Red, Sierra Tan, Silver Pearl, Tahitian Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2377.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Seating6
Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.